# Distance from London (LHR) to Velas (SJZ)

> 2,577 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,577 km / 1,601 mi / 1,391 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 247° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 47° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → Portugal
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 20:39 in London, it's 19:39 in Velas)
- **Elevation difference**: 228 ft (SJZ is higher than LHR)

## Airports

### [London Heathrow Airport (LHR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lhr-london-london-heathrow-airport/1ef266de-c45a-6b7a-a3bf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGLL
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 51.470000, -0.460000
- Elevation: 83 ft

### [Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sjz-velas-sao-jorge-airport/1ef266df-55fb-6714-bf94-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Velas, Portugal
- ICAO: LPSJ
- Timezone: Atlantic/Azores
- Coordinates: 38.670000, -28.180000
- Elevation: 311 ft

## Route notes

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

Time-zone information: When it's 20:39 in London, it's 19:39 in Velas.

## Related

- [London Heathrow Airport (LHR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lhr-london-london-heathrow-airport/1ef266de-c45a-6b7a-a3bf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sjz-velas-sao-jorge-airport/1ef266df-55fb-6714-bf94-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)